Feeding Tubes at End of Life: What Helps Sick Children and Families
When children with serious brain and nerve problems can't eat normally anymore, doctors sometimes use special feeding tubes that go directly into the …
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New Nasal Spray May Help Cancer Patients Swallow Better
Researchers tested a new way to help end-of-life cancer patients who struggle to swallow. They used a numbing medication called bupivacaine as a nasal spray …
Read MoreWhat Nurses Think About Food and Meals for Dying Patients
Researchers asked nurses who care for dying patients about their views on food and mealtimes. This study looked at what these healthcare workers think is …
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